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Policy · UgandaPassport Atlas
South Sudan passport to Uganda
Yes — South Sudan passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 180 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Uganda lets 40 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Sudan is one of them.
- South Sudan passports get “Visa free” at 17 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Uganda passports also enter South Sudan without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Uganda
Open to South Sudan passports near Uganda
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
South SudanUganda- Typical duration
- 1.2 hours
- From
- JUB
- To
- EBB
Airlines Northern Dene Airways, Nasair
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
South Sudan
Country profile
Capital
Juba
Population
15.8 million
Area
644,329 km²
Currency
South Sudanese pound SSP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
914,001 · 2024
Migrant share
7.7%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Dinka approximately37.5%
- Nuer approximately15%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Uganda
Country profile
Capital
Kampala
Population
45.9 million
Area
236,040 km²
Currency
Ugandan shilling UGX
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
2.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- other32.1%
- Baganda16.5%
- Banyankole9.6%
- Basoga8.8%
- Bakiga7.1%
- Iteso7%
- Other18.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+256
Airports
EBB · RUA · ULU · SRT
Highlights
- Bwindi
- Murchison Falls
- Source of the Nile
South Sudan · Visa free
FAQ
Does a South Sudan passport need a visa for Uganda?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 180 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 180 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Uganda typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Uganda mission.
What about a Uganda passport entering South Sudan?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.